All right, I saw Underworld: Rise of the Lycans today, with I have to say, mixed feelings going into the theater. You see, a few years ago, I found a book, written by Danny McBride, called Underworld: Blood Enemy. And it told the story of Lucian and Sonja. It was an AMAZING book. But I knew, (especially after watching Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) that movies aren't always like the book, and I didn't get my hopes up, because I didn't want to be let down. And even though the movie was NOTHING like the book (maybe like five things were the same), it was still rather enjoyable. The action scenes were good, the gore was realistic and not overdone, and the plot was rather easy to follow. It was a good movie nonetheless, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to see it. However, due to a sex scene, and a lot of blood and stabbing with swords, this is probably not the best movie to take the kids too!

I attended the advance press preview last night of this 93-minute prequel to the two prior Underworld movies. Director Patrick Tatopaulos has scored a winner in this dark gothic origins movie about the Lycans and their relationship with the Vampires/Death Dealers. I was glued to my seat the entire time transfixed by the rich lush production and by the above-average acting dished out by the cast - especially Rhona Mitra, Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy... The special effects were above-average given that Tatopaulos was a former F/X man(Godzilla, Independence Day, Stargate, Dark City, etc.). However, the fight/battle scenes were muddily choppy - the action hard to follow due to haphazard editing and too many fast close-ups. Otherwise, the plot/story was palatable - the costumes/make-up were on-target - the set design was spectacular. VERDICT: Highly Recommended - especially for sci-fi/fantasy/goth fans. Not appropriate for kids due to overt sexuality and extreme violence.

I have seen both underworlds. This third one puts a cap on everything. It does a good job in explaining the hatred between the races. The level of action and acting ability was incredible. Great use of special effects. It is however a bit gory. The sheer level of emotions, the time scene and place- I wish that they shown this version before the very first and second underworlds. Again it does a great job replacing the missing pieces. Of course there are somethings that they could have worked on. For instance, the definition of the characters used, and the sloppy fight scenes. These people should have taken a fencing class before the movie started. I was a little disappointed. But it is cool. If your were a fan or liked the first two installments of underworld, you would like to see this one as well. Even if you haven't seen the others, it falls in perfectly with the earlier versions. But seeing the first two installments is a plus, not a mandate. Check it out. You'll enjoy it

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Underworld: ROTL tied into the last 2 movies very well. You meet Lycan and hear about Sonia in the first movie. ROTL tells the whole story of the past. Lots of action and some good slash and bite scenes. If you liked the first 2 Underworlds, then this is a must see. If you never seen the first 2, then this movie will have some confusing parts.